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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In chapter two, where is Maturin imprisoned?
(a) Stockade near Paris.
(b) On a French ship.
(c) Port Mahon.
(d) In London.

2. What does Sir Joseph Blain discuss with Maturin after the lecture?
(a) French breaking the blockade.
(b) Maturin's identity being disclosed.
(c) Their trip to South Africa.
(d) Maturin's illicit affair.

3. What does Aubrey hope to make the Port Mahon rescue appear to be?
(a) Locals aiding the prisoners.
(b) English attack.
(c) Unaided uprising of jailed men.
(d) Work of pirates.

4. What is Maturin's preferred method of recovery when he returns to Britain from Port Mahon?
(a) He takes the waters at Bath.
(b) He is attended to by Scottish physicians.
(c) He tries some poultices.
(d) He resorts to herbal tonics.

5. Where does Aubrey meet with Sophie when he leaves the Grapes?
(a) In Aubrey's ship quarters.
(b) At Sophie's home.
(c) At a deserted crossroads.
(d) At Maturin's estate.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maturin help Aubrey's career in Chapter four?

2. In chapter one, what is the assignment of H.M.S. Lively?

3. How many of the French soldiers guarding the prisoners at Port Mahon escape harm?

4. In chapter one, why is Diana Villiers' recent relationship with a man such a scandal?

5. What is the name of the officer who witnesses the Port Mahon rescue and slips into the night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Bonden and Killick stay with Stephen when they all return to England in chapter four?

2. How is Maturin an advocate for Aubrey concerning the H.M.S. Surprise?

3. Why is Nicolls almost inconsolable?

4. How does Maturin react to the prospect of collecting biological specimens?

5. How does Aubrey learn he is to break station and sail to Minorca?

6. What set of circumstance allows Aubrey and some of his crew easy access to the French controlled Port Mahon?

7. Describe Dr. Stephen Maturin's relationship with Sophie Williams.

8. Why do Diana Villiers and Richard Canning leave England for India?

9. What does Sophie Williams think of Maturin's approach to wooing Diana Villiers?

10. During the inspection, under Aubrey's command, what type of state does he want the vessel to be under?

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